jbweaver
Responses from jbweaver
| Attack of the Clones I didn't manage to see the film in a digital theater but agree with Sugarbrie and Drubin about its artistic merits and with their specific criticisms. To this, I would add the following.The earlier movies (IV-VI) reworked many elements from other ... | |
| headphone setup 500 used. I also like the Sennheiser HD600s. I use them with a Headroom Cosmic. The Headroom gear has the option of allowing you to have the signal processed so it sounds more natural, less like it is resolving along the plane of your head. Many people also... | |
| Why buy older digital gear? I got my first CDP in 1985. I haven't found these units to be very reliable and I am now on CDP #4--an inexpensive model recommended by many on this forum, now in a second system. All were in the $300-$500 range. Each generation brought a marked i... | |
| Tuner in the 600 range for classical music? I have an MD FT101A and have had good luck using it for classical music. Be sure to get a good antenna. The MD Signal Sleuth can improve reception for weak stations, though it requires some effort.When I first got it, the FT101A sounded better tha... | |
| Which Stax headphones- best bang for the buck You didn't say whether you were going to buy new or used. I have the older Lambda Professional and Lambda Signature earspeakers and SRM-1/MK-2 and SRM-T1 headphone amps. I recommend the Signatures (or equivalent in the current Stax line) because t... | |
| Should I buy headphones? Because of thin walls in my apartment complex, I use headphones a lot in the evenings. My favorite are Stax Signatures with dedicated headphone amp. I use Sennheiser HD600s at work. Neutral sound with plenty of detail. At Audiogon prices, highly r... | |
| Budget DAC I would also recommend looking into the ART DI/O. Despite its very low cost, the sound is good. I haven't compared it with more expensive recent DAC's, but it will bring a big improvement to the sound of most older or inexpensive CD/DVD players. I... | |
| What Headphones? Looking to upgrade.......... I live in an apartment with thin walls so I am not able to listen to my main system late at night without incurring the wrath of my neighbors. Over the past few months, I have experimented with a number of headphones, starting with the Grado SR-32... | |
| 300 disk W/ outboard DAC or single play W good dac If you go used, a Cambridge Audio D500SE is in your price range. It is a huge improvement over the older model HK I changer I used previously. If you own an old CDP with a digital out, you might consider an ART DI/O DAC. You can get one used here ... | |
| Revel F-30 vs Meadowlark Shearwater "Hot Rod" I have not heard any of the speakers mentioned. However, I own the hot rod version of the Meadowlark Heron. I bought mine used but in good working order for well under $3,000. By far the best speaker I have ever heard--though admittedly I haven't ... | |
| Help with decision...New CDP or add DAC to DVD? I am currently using a Sony DVP-S7700 with an Art DI/O DAC. The DI/O can be had new as low as $200 and is a huge improvement over the DVP's DAC. I have not compared it with the MSB but the sound would be a vast improvement over your current CDP. -... | |
| Realy need help choosing amp I have similar neighbor issues. Though I have a nice main system, I spend more time listening to headphones. A good headphone system such as Stax or Sennheisers with a headphone amp might be an alternative to upgrading your primary system. --Scott | |
| New to 'hi-end,' looking for budget CDP Both are likely good choices for your budget. I have heard good things about the CAL Icon Mk II but haven't heard one. I bought a Cambridge D500SE last summer, a huge improvement over the mass-market CD players I have owned in the past. I have see... | |
| More Power??? I don't know what amps or speakers you are using so can't assess the desirability of increased power in terms of sound quality or volume. In my experience vertical biamping provides a huge improvement in sound quality without the compromises inher... | |
| Why so many Power plants for sale? I have tried both the P300, Exact Power, and Equi=Tech.P300. I think the P300 is a good product, especially at Audiogon prices--I have one up for auction now. Made a big difference in television quality and virtually eliminated noise from my CDP a... |